Solar Eclipses 2038
Three solar eclipses in 2038
An annular solar eclipse on . An annular solar eclipse on . A total solar eclipse on .
All times are UTC; your local time appears next to each.
Annular solar eclipse on January 5, 2038
Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Annular
- Maximum coverage
- 95% of the Sun’s disk
- Greatest eclipse near
- 2.1°N, 25.4°W
Local circumstances in 11 cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 34% | 0° above the horizon | |||
| Chicago | 45% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| Toronto | 33% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| London | 5% | 9° above the horizon | |||
| Dublin | 2% | 10° above the horizon | |||
| Berlin | 10% | 2° above the horizon | |||
| Paris | 8% | 10° above the horizon | |||
| Madrid | 14% | 19° above the horizon | |||
| Rome | 25% | 7° above the horizon | |||
| Amsterdam | 6% | 6° above the horizon | |||
| São Paulo | 5% | 59° above the horizon |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Annular solar eclipse on July 2, 2038
Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Annular
- Maximum coverage
- 98% of the Sun’s disk
- Greatest eclipse near
- 25.4°N, 21.9°W
Local circumstances in 10 cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 6% | 30° above the horizon | |||
| Toronto | 1% | 27° above the horizon | |||
| London | 7% | 54° above the horizon | |||
| Dublin | 6% | 56° above the horizon | |||
| Berlin | 2% | 44° above the horizon | |||
| Paris | 12% | 53° above the horizon | |||
| Madrid | 37% | 61° above the horizon | |||
| Rome | 20% | 45° above the horizon | |||
| Amsterdam | 4% | 50° above the horizon | |||
| Johannesburg | <1% | 1° above the horizon |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Total solar eclipse on December 26, 2038
Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Total
- Maximum coverage
- 100% of the Sun’s disk
- Greatest eclipse near
- 40.3°S, 163.9°E
Local circumstances in three cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 87% | 68° above the horizon | |||
| Auckland | 88% | 71° above the horizon | |||
| Singapore | 43% | 1° above the horizon |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Frequently asked questions
When is the solar eclipse in 2038?
2038 has three solar eclipses: an annular solar eclipse on Tuesday, January 5, 2038, greatest eclipse at 1:45 PM UTC; an annular solar eclipse on Friday, July 2, 2038, greatest eclipse at 1:31 PM UTC; and a total solar eclipse on Sunday, December 26, 2038, greatest eclipse at 12:58 AM UTC.
Where is the solar eclipse of January 5, 2038 visible?
Among the cities tracked here it is visible as a partial eclipse from New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, and São Paulo.
Where is the solar eclipse of July 2, 2038 visible?
Among the cities tracked here it is visible as a partial eclipse from New York, Toronto, London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, and Johannesburg.
Where is the solar eclipse of December 26, 2038 visible?
Among the cities tracked here it is visible as a partial eclipse from Sydney, Auckland, and Singapore.
Is it safe to look at a solar eclipse?
Only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every partial stage. The glasses come off only during the brief total phase inside the path of totality and go back on as soon as the first sunlight returns. Sunglasses, smoked glass, and ordinary camera filters do not block enough light.